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The Cricket

Cricket is a game where two teams compete to score more runs by hitting a ball with a bat, while the other team tries to get them out.

By Wasib reza FahimPublished 8 months ago β€’ 4 min read
The Cricket
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🏏 1. India's Sachin Tendulkar Memorable Match: Gwalior, 2010: 200 vs. South Africa Why it stands out: Men's ODI cricket's first double century. consolidated his position as "Master Blaster." 🏏 2. Australia's Sir Donald Bradman Memorable Match: The Oval, 1948, final Test innings Why it stands out: Only required four runs to achieve a Test average of 100 and was thrown out for zero. Legacy Moment: A moving end to a mythical career and the ultimate representation of his dominance. 🏏 3. Sri Lankan Muttiah Muralitharan Memorable Game: India vs. 8/70, Galle, 2008 It stands out because it dominated India's formidable batting lineup. Highlight of his skill in taking wickets. He reached a milestone by taking the most Test wickets ever with 800. 🏏 4. Australia's Shane Warne Memorable Match: England vs. "Ball of the Century" at Old Trafford in 1993 Why it stands out: Gatting was bowled squarely by the first Ashes cricket ball, which stunned the entire world. Impact: Modern leg-spin bowling has been revived. 🏏 5. Kallis, Jacques (South Africa) Memorable Match: Centurion, India-Boxing Day Test, 2010. Why it stands out: After years of near-misses, he scored his first double century. Symbolism: Proved that he was one of the best all-around players. 🏏 6. MS Dhoni, from India Memorable Match: Sri Lanka vs. India in the 2011 ICC World Cup Final in Mumbai Why it stands out: 91 points and the six that won the match. Legacy: After 28 years, "Captain Cool" led India to a historic World Cup victory. 🏏 7. Pakistan's Wasim Akram Memorable Game: England-World Cup Final in Melbourne in 1992 Why it stands out: All-around hero with quick 33 runs and three crucial wickets. His swing bowling ended England's chase and changed the game. 🏏 8. Brian Lara from the West Indies Amazing Match: 400 vs. England in Antigua in 2004 The highest individual score in Test history is what makes it stand out. Statement on Comeback: Recovered the record from Hayden shortly after losing it. 🏏 9. India's Virat Kohli Memorable Match: T20 World Cup 2022, Melbourne: 82 vs. Pakistan The insane chase under pressure is what makes it stand out. One of the greatest Twenty20 innings ever, according to Modern Classic. 🏏 10. England's Ben Stokes Memorable Match: 135 against Australia in Headingley in 2019 (Ashes) What sets it apart is that it was one of the most miraculous test runs ever. Held England to an unlikely victory after bringing the nation back from defeat. Famous Cricket Quotations 🏏 1. "Cricket is a way of life, not just a game." – Unidentified reflects the profound emotional bond that exists between people, particularly in nations like India, Pakistan, and England. 🏏 2. "Watch cricket if you want to learn about life." Steve Waugh, from Australia Life lessons include managing success and failure, teamwork, patience, and discipline. 🏏 3. "Cricket makes gentlemen and civilizes people." – Robert Mugabe, a controversial figure whose quote describes how cricket was once considered a gentleman's sport demonstrates how cricket was traditionally associated with character, ethics, and fairness. 🏏 4. "Cricket is a straightforward sport to me. Just go out and play, keep it simple. – Warne, Shane This demonstrates that even legends can find beauty in simplicity, coming from one of the greatest leg spinners. 🏏 5. "Cricket is war, service, sport, and art all rolled into one." – England captain Douglas Jardine captures the complexity of cricket, which encompasses more than just runs and wickets. 🏏 6. "When it comes to a cricket match between India and Pakistan, the pressure is doubled." Imran Khan's emphasizes the strong national sentiments associated with major rivalries. What People Say About Cricket (From Different Cultures) In Pakistan and India: It is a faith. Players are revered, and victories at the World Cup unite the nation. In the UK: profoundly cultural and historical. Cricket is a tradition and a way to spend a summer afternoon. Here in Australia: tough, fierce, and proud Cricket is associated with nationalism. In the Canary Islands: Cricket is joy, rhythm, and celebration. Flavor and freedom are at the heart of it. South Africa's: a symbol of both unity and division. Cricket helped bring communities together after apartheid ended. Funny Cricket-related thoughts "A five-day relationship is comparable to a test match. It takes time and effort, sometimes leads to heartbreak or a draw. – Not known "The only sport where you can take a break for lunch and tea and still not finish the game is cricket." – Traditional British humor

BANGLASEH CRICKET:

Bangladesh's cricket is played. How Everything Started After Bangladesh gained independence in 1971, cricket became very popular there. Bangladesh joined the ICC as an Associate Member in 1977. Bangladesh qualified for the 1999 World Cup when it won the ICC Trophy in 1997. Bangladesh became the 10th nation in the world to play Test cricket when it achieved Test status in the year 2000. Bangladesh's participation in World Cups Year Best Moments

1999: A historic upset victory over Pakistan. 2007 Reached the Super 8 stage after defeating India and South Africa. 2015: Won against England and made it to the quarterfinals. With more than 600 runs and ten wickets, Shakib Al Hasan's World Cup performance in 2019 ranks among the best overall. Famous Bangladeshi cricketers Characteristics Known for Shakib Al Hasan is one of the best all-rounders in the world. Tamim Iqbal, Bangladesh's leading opening batter, scored the most runs. Mushfiqur Rahim is a reliable middle-order presence as a wicketkeeper and batter. Mashrafe Mortaza is a fast bowler and a former captain who inspires others to fight. Master of cutters, Mustafizur Rahman, fast bowler known as "The Fizz." Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed is aggressive and quick. Mehidy Hasan Miraz Spin All-Roader Consistent performer in Tests and One-Day Internationals The Major Cricket Grounds in Bangladesh Where the Stadium Is Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium is in Mirpur. Chattogram of the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Stadium International de Sylhet Developments in Recent Years Top teams like India, England, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa have been defeated by Bangladesh. renowned for their outstanding domestic performance and gradual improvement abroad. Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shoriful Islam, and Tanzim Sakib are emerging young talents. Future Objectives Reach a ICC tournament's semifinals or final. Always win outside of your home. Keep building new stars through youth development (like the U19 World Cup win in 2020).

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